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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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UChicago alumni investigate how animals make sense of their environments, offer guidance on research for medical students, and much more. Take a look at a selection of recent alumni books: bit.ly/3USI53g @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

A selection of books, films, and recordings by UChicago alumni.

Releases

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Friday, October 16, we will induct new members into UChicago’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Four new honorees will join the ranks of the University’s legendary athletes. Register to attend and receive free admission to the home football game on Saturday, October 17. 🔗: bit.ly/4hu8i0Z

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're bringing back the UnCommon Collins: one of two specialty cocktails featured for Global Pub Trivia Night. Try the UnCommon Collins for yourself on October 8 in Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, and Washington, DC. Or make it for your virtual session. 🔗: bit.ly/46byZ46

A promotional image for Global Pub Trivia Night, featuring a world map background. Text includes "Thursday, October 8." A specialty cocktail, "The Uncommon Collins," is described with its ingredients: gin, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, and a lime wheel garnish. The drink can be made non-alcoholic by omitting the gin.

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Maria Hinojosa, LAB’79, is our Summer/26 UChicagoan. Read the full Q&A with the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Latino USA anchor and executive producer. bit.ly/4gei5YA @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

Questions for the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Latino USA anchor and executive producer.

Maria Hinojosa, LAB’79

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Mexico City and Oaxaca: Colonial Art and Architecture Step into the heart of Mexico's cultural legacy with Gustavus F. and Ann M. Swift Distinguished Service Professor Mauricio Tenorio and the #UChicago Alumni Travel program! Trip dates are November 30–December 6, 2026 🔗: bit.ly/4A3FaVy

A view of the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan with the Pyramid of the Sun prominently in the background. The photo shows a wide stone avenue lined with several smaller pyramidal structures, surrounded by green landscape and distant mountains. Visitors can be seen walking along the avenue.

The image shows the front view of the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca, Mexico. The historic architecture features ornate stonework and two prominent towers. In the foreground, there are neatly arranged rows of green agave plants. The sky above is bright and partly cloudy.

A large, shell-like sculpture is positioned in front of a pond with tall grasses. The water is framed by modern architecture with a unique lattice design. A massive, flat roof appears to float above the scene. The environment is bright and clear under a blue sky.

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking for more brain-bending trivia? Register for Global Pub Trivia Night on October 8! Join #UChicagoAlumni in Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, and Washington, DC, or play virtually from wherever you are in the world. Secure your spot and learn more: bit.ly/46byZ46

A red poster for "Global Pub Trivia Night" with a map background. The event is on Thursday, October 8. A question is displayed: "In what book is the titular hero stranded on the island of Ogygia when we first meet him?

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On June 25, 1975, the president of India declared a national emergency. The Emergency suspended civil liberties, prompting outrage from Indian students around the world, including Anand Kumar, PhD’85: bit.ly/4giRTMp @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

How University of Chicago graduate student Anand Kumar, PhD’85, fought against authoritarianism in India.

Defender of democracy

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Debate, discover, and learn with fellow curious thinkers bound by rigorous inquiry and a passion for learning that spans generations and geography. Explore more: bit.ly/4xULFrS #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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Red header reading "GLOBAL COMMUNITY." Below, text says, "Debate, discover, and learn with fellow curious thinkers bound by rigorous inquiry and a passion for learning that spans generations and geography."

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Translate economic research and policy expertise into solutions for societies worldwide-spanning local communities, national institutions, and international alliances advancing prosperity and liberty at every level. Explore more: bit.ly/4wProTG #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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Text image featuring the heading "Thriving Cities and Institutions." Below, it reads: "Translate economic research and policy expertise into solutions for societies worldwide—spanning local communities, national institutions, and international alliances advancing prosperity and liberty at every level."

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Frances Oldham Kelsey, PhD’38, MD’50, prevented the sale of the birth-defect-causing drug thalidomide in the United States and went on to shape drug approval processes at the FDA. bit.ly/3U6JEdT @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

Frances Oldham Kelsey, PhD’38, MD’50 (1914–2015), shaped drug testing and approval processes at the FDA.

Keeping watch

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea Travel to the edge of the world with Associate Professor of Comparative Human Development Jill Mateo and the #UChicago Alumni Travel program. The trip dates are February 25–March 11, 2027. Learn more: bit.ly/4xRWvij

A large cruise ship named Stella Australis navigates through calm blue waters near a rocky shoreline. In the background, there are snow-covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A scenic view of Ushuaia, Argentina, featuring snow-capped mountains in the background and a bustling harbor with several boats in the foreground.

A group of penguins walking along a rocky shoreline, with driftwood scattered among patches of grass. The ocean and stones fill the background under a cloudy sky.

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Confront the existential and economic threats of climate change-connecting economics, policy, markets, energy technology, and climate systems engineering to find solutions that balance carbon reduction with sustainable growth for communities around the world. Explore more: bit.ly/4wEsNg5

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Climate and Energy text poster. The text discusses confronting existential and economic threats of climate change, focusing on economics, policy, markets, energy technology, and climate systems engineering for sustainable solutions globally.

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning advancing scholarship across science, engineering, and every other area of inquiry to shape how humans and machines think together. Explore more: bit.ly/4wImEAi #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New research from Chicago Booth’s Chang Tai-Hsieh suggests traditional inflation measures may miss rising costs as products evolve. By tracking consumer spending—not just prices—their new method estimates inflation up to one percent higher. 🔗: bit.ly/4wkgRjf

A person reaches up to floating balloons shaped like groceries, a house, and appliances. Text reads: "Top of mind. Is Inflation Being Understated? Measuring prices can be a daunting task. A new method avoids some pitfalls."

This image shows an individual dressed in a suit and tie, wearing glasses and smiling. Below the image, text reads: "Chang-Tai Hsieh, Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Distinguished Service Professor of Economics." The background is red.

A quote on a red background reads: "If you have an accurate measure of the price of one good, you can use changes in the market share to measure the effective price of all the other goods." —Chang-Tai Hsieh.

Graph showing yogurt prices per ounce from 2004 to 2020. Pink line depicts Greek yogurt, starting above $0.05 in 2004, peaking above $0.20 around 2008, and stabilizing at about $0.15 afterwards. Blue line represents other yogurts, starting just below $0.10 in 2004 and gradually rising to around $0.12 by 2020. Source: Argente et al., 2026.

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Shape the future of biomedicine through field-defining discoveries, rigorous education, and expanded and equitable access to advanced care improving lives in Chicago and around the world. Explore more: bit.ly/4hRdIng #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Explore the educational outreach, regional partnerships, and impactful research of #UChicago scientists on the South Side in the July 2026 edition of μChicago: bit.ly/4fyDZ8C

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Build world-class spaces that spark inquiry, invite debate, and give Chicago Minds room to test, explore, and create. Explore more: bit.ly/4fP4Vjf #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Global Pub Trivia Night is back on October 8! 🌏 Join us in person at: Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, and Washington, DC. Or play virtually from wherever you are in the world. 🗺️📍 Registration opens soon! Don’t miss this opportunity to expand the boundaries of your Chicago mind. 🧠

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Paige Reynolds, AM’90, PhD’99, is a scholar of Irish literary fiction, but romance fiction has always been close to her heart. She married the two interests in an exhibition she curated at the Museum of Literature Ireland in Dublin. bit.ly/4vDFTJG @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

Paige Reynolds, AM’90, PhD’99, thinks romance fiction has something to teach us.

Hearts and minds

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ensure the most talented students can come to the University of Chicago and thrive supported by scholarships, fellowships, and experiences that prepare them to lead in their fields. Explore more: bit.ly/4yBo7cY #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“As our son and daughter cruised through algebra II/trig and differential calculus, respectively, I swallowed my fear (and pride), opened the Khan app on my phone, and clicked into second-grade math.” bit.ly/4hnh8xY @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

Tales of a fifth-grade repetend

Let knowledge grow from more < more.

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Support the exceptional faculty whose curiosity drives discovery, challenges convention, and inspires generations of students. Learn more: bit.ly/4faHT68 #UChicago #ChicagoMinds

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Tunisia: At the Crossroads of Civilization Travel to the heart of North Africa with Associate Professor of Classics Michael I. Allen and the #UChicago Alumni Travel program. The trip dates are November 5-15, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4uVRzHi

Ancient ruins of Carthage with stone structures and columns under a clear blue sky. The sea is visible in the background, along with scattered greenery and palm trees.

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Young Professionals Series brought #UChicago alumni together virtually and in-person across Chicago, San Francisco, and New York for networking, conversation, and community. See what other alumni events are taking place near you: bit.ly/4gcX54Z #YoungProfessionals #UChicagoAlumni

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Dan Bulla, AM’07, has made his mark on Saturday Night Live with his music-driven digital shorts. At the show’s 50th anniversary, he joined Adam Sandler onstage to perform a song they cowrote. Read about Bulla’s comedy career: bit.ly/4ecV06d @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

With his music-driven digital shorts, Dan Bulla, AM’07, has made his mark at Saturday Night Live.

Funny business

The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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“I hope the more time you spend with me, the better you become, whether that’s smarter, richer, or feeling more stable. I want to leave people better than I found them,” says Vivian Tu, AB’16, aka Your Rich BFF. bit.ly/4eiLmiu @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

Vivian Tu, AB’16, wants everyone to feel confident managing their finances.

Money talks

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Strengthen your network on June 24 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) with #UChicago alumni. Grow your professional circle and connect with UChicago alumni who share your drive in New York City. Join early- through mid-career UChicago alumni for an evening of networking. Register now: bit.ly/4uugLVg

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The vibes were high in Chicago for the Young Professionals Series! The series continues with in-person events in San Francisco on June 17 and New York on June 24. Register now: bit.ly/4ueiHBb #UChicago #YoungProfessionals #AlumniNetworking #UChicagoAlumni #CareerDevelopment

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Strengthen your network on June 17 at 6 p.m. (PDT) with #UChicago alumni! Join us in San Francisco for an evening of networking, conversation, and community as part of our Young Professionals Series this June. Register today: bit.ly/4dXyTlv

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Voyage to Antarctica! 🐧 Travel to the world's last great wilderness with Professor Neil Shubin and the #UChicago Alumni Travel program Explore this pristine landscape with fellow alumni and top naturalists. 📅 The trip dates are November 26 - December 7, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4ogPKmC

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Learn how to build your career on June 11 with #UChicago alumni! Connect with your forever intellectual community for a virtual, candid conversation on navigating career growth, building the right relationships, and knowing how to best advocate for yourself. Register today: bit.ly/4oksR1O

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 You are officially #UChicagoAlumni. Welcome to an intellectual community of vibrant, intrepid Chicago minds that span generations, industries, and geographical regions. #ChicagoMinds #UChicago #Classof2026 📸: Jason Smith & Jean Lachat

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Insightful remarks, heartfelt celebration, and the presentation of the Class of 2026’s senior class gift totaling over $14,000—Class Day was memorable. See you tomorrow at the University’s 540th Convocation. Tune in: bit.ly/4xczuaA #ClassOf2026 #Convocation2026

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UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Last year, the Class of 2025 stepped into the world as #UChicagoAlumni to carry on the storied legacy of the Chicago minds that came before them. ‍🎓 Tomorrow, the Class of 2026 celebrates the same feat. #ChicagoMinds #UChicago #Convocation2026 Sung by Lauren Schachter, PhD’19 📸: Jason Smith

UChicago Alumni @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Cancer treatment is entering a new era of individualized treatment. Join UChicago cancer specialists June 4 at 6 p.m. in Chicago for a Harper Lecture exploring how powerful AI and new facilities are turning complex data into more effective treatment options. Register: bit.ly/4tIT2QI

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